NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

New Orleans Psychological Evaluations LLC | Late updated: May 2026

This notice explains how your health information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

I am required by law to:

Protect the privacy of your health information (also called “protected health information” or PHI)
Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices
Follow the terms of this Notice until it is replaced or updated

Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations: I may use and share your PHI for evaluation and treatment purposes, to collect payment, and for practice operations such as record-keeping.
Consultation: I may consult with other health professionals to provide quality care.
Legal Requirements: I may disclose PHI when required by law (for example, child abuse reporting or court orders).
Public Health and Safety: I may disclose PHI to help prevent serious threats to health and safety.
Law Enforcement and Oversight: I may disclose PHI for lawful investigations, audits, or in response to a valid legal request.
Appointment Reminders: I may contact you about appointments and evaluation-related scheduling using the communication methods you have authorized.
Electronic Systems and Business Associates: I use HIPAA-compliant electronic platforms to support scheduling, communication, documentation, and billing. Companies that handle PHI on my behalf are required to sign Business Associate Agreements and protect your information under HIPAA.

Psychotherapy Notes: I maintain psychotherapy notes separate from your record. These cannot be shared without your written authorization, except in very limited situations (such as emergencies, legal defense, or government investigations)
Marketing or Sale of PHI: I will never use or sell your PHI for marketing or business purposes

You have the right to:

Request restrictions on how I use or share your PHI (though I may not always be able to agree)
Request restrictions for services you pay for out-of-pocket in full (I will honor this request)
Receive confidential communications in the manner you choose (phone, email, alternate address)
Access your record: You may request an electronic or paper copy of your record, which I will provide within 30 days (fees may apply)
Request amendments: If you believe information is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask me to correct it
Request an accounting of disclosures: You may ask for a list of certain disclosures I have made of your PHI
Receive a copy of this notice in paper or electronic form at any time

This practice is private pay only
I do not bill insurance directly
Upon request, I will provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement

I may change this notice at any time. Updated notices will be available in my office, on my website, and through the client portal.

If you have any questions about privacy practices, please contact:

New Orleans Psychological Evaluations LLC (504) 222-2330 | brenna@nolapsychevals.com | www.nolapsychevals.com